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Switched on Pop

Vulture
Christmas Album
Holiday Music
Comedy Music
The Star Spangled Banner
Matt Rogers
Mariah Carey
Last Christmas
Ariana Grande
National Anthem
Adult Contemporary
Pop Music
Queer Perspectives
Las Culturistas
Lil Nas X
Musicals
Shaka Khan
Whitney Houston
Super Bowl
Mrs. Claus
Tiktok

Listen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Recent Guests

Zara Larsson
Swedish pop singer known for her hit songs and contributions to Swedish pop culture
Episode: Stockholm syndrome: Why we can't resist Swedish pop (ft. Zara Larsson)
Sam Sanders
co-host of Vibe Check and the Sam Sanders Show
KCRW
Episode: A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
The host of Commotion, a daily pop culture podcast from CBC
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Episode: Summer Bummer (with Commotion’s Elamin Abdelmahmoud)
Adam Curry
Former MTV VJ and co-creator of the audio blog format that led to podcasting.
Episode: How podcasting got its sound ft. Breakmaster Cylinder
Breakmaster Cylinder
A prominent composer of podcast themes known for his unique sound and creativity.
Episode: How podcasting got its sound ft. Breakmaster Cylinder
Seth MacFarlane
Creator of Family Guy and vocalist
Family Guy
Episode: Frankly, Sinatra still matters (with Seth MacFarlane)
Tommy Cash
Avant-garde rapper representing Estonia in Eurovision
Episode: Eurovision feast: Poison Cake, Milkshake Man, and Espresso Macchiato (featuring Tommy Cash)
Jensen McRae
singer-songwriter from LA
Episode: Generation Taylor: Gracie, Maisie, Phoebe (with Jensen McRae)
Nabil Ayers
President of Beggar's Group, which includes notable indie labels such as 4AD and Matador Records
Beggar's Group
Episode: Music's New Success Model

Hosts

Nate Sloan
Musicologist and host, who deepens the listeners' understanding of pop music's cultural impact and artistic elements.
Charlie Harding
Songwriter and host with a knack for exploring the lyrical and cultural layers of pop music.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • I’M BEGGING

    Pls do a KATSEYE episode PLS love the pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CatalinaJaneQuijano
    United States23 days ago
  • K-pop K-pop K-pop K-pop

    Please do more K-pop!!!!!! Maybe K-pop demon hunter -ish songs?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Natural history museum
    United States23 days ago
  • Kpop

    Please do one about blackpink

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cvhlmbm
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good but More music less talking

    Can you please do the whole songs not just parts of them especially espresso macchiato ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ thanks 🙏 🥺. Thumbs up 👍 for Tommy cash! 💵 great job. Tommy I loved it hopefully you do another song like that again next year goooo Tommy cash 💰 and add k pop demon hunters thanks 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🐍 🐍 please
    United Statesa month ago
  • Oasis

    Not open minded at all about Oasis, despite that being the intention. Why was this particularly popular in ‘94? Cobain also idolized Lennon. Also meaningless lyrics at times. Why did Brit pop succeed? This is about pop, not classical or jazz.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Morgrh
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques mention a perceived shift from musical analysis to more superficial content, reflecting mixed feelings about recent episodes.
Several reviews highlight the engaging and smooth interaction between the hosts, praising their chemistry and humor.
There are requests from fans for more in-depth discussions about the music, expressing a desire for higher quality in album-focused episodes.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's insightful analysis of pop music, emphasizing its educational perspective on music production and cultural trends.

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Stockholm syndrome: Why we can't resist Swedish pop (ft. Zara Larsson)
Q: How does singing and thinking between Swedish and English change how you approach your writing?
Singing in Swedish feels more vulnerable and personal compared to singing in English, which feels more like the pop star façade.
Stockholm syndrome: Why we can't resist Swedish pop (ft. Zara Larsson)
Q: Do you feel Swedish pop music is at the forefront of pushing new sounds or is it more a place where sounds are perfected?
Swedish pop is known for its catchy melodies with a sense of melancholy.
Stockholm syndrome: Why we can't resist Swedish pop (ft. Zara Larsson)
Q: Can you start by telling me what that light feels like? What is the feeling of the Swedish midnight sun?
It's just my childhood, being outside, never feeling tired during the summer months.
The classical rebel who infiltrated pop music
Q: What role do strings play in modern pop music?
Rob Moose explores how strings can elevate the emotional core of pop songs, noting their ability to provide both subtlety and grandeur, depending on their arrangement.
The classical rebel who infiltrated pop music
Q: How did you begin working with prominent pop artists?
Rob reflects on his early experiences, detailing how a Craigslist ad led him to collaborate with various artists, including Sufjan Stevens, which opened doors into the pop music scene.

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The episodes explore the intricate world of popular music, delving into various thematic elements that shape its creation and reception. Frequent discussions center around significant trends in pop culture, the artistry behind songwriting, and the messages conveyed through music across different genres. Noteworthy highlights include in-depth analyses of K-Pop phenomena, discussions with celebrated artists, and explorations of historical contexts surrounding iconic works. Unique facets include live discussions and contributions from notable guests, making it a rich resource for music enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.

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1. Popcast
2. Song Exploder
3. Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
4. The Sam Sanders Show
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Switched on Pop launched 11 years ago and published 495 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Switched on Pop include:

1. Zara Larsson
2. Sam Sanders
3. Elamin Abdelmahmoud
4. Adam Curry
5. Breakmaster Cylinder
6. Seth MacFarlane
7. Tommy Cash
8. Jensen McRae

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